Beaumont Hospital hosting domestic violence awareness event in Troy

TROY — A Detroit-area hospital is hosting a domestic violence awareness event.The “Silent Witness Remembrance Service” is set for Wednesday at Beaumont Hospital in Troy.Organizers say the ceremony is designed to help raise awareness and honor domestic violence victims in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.The event features a talk by domestic violence survivor Wendy Schroll. The public is invited to attend.In addition, donations of retail gift cards, food, toiletries, cellphones and household supplies are to be collected throughout the month of October at Beaumont Hospital locations in Troy and Grosse Pointe.Those items will be distributed to two area domestic violence shelters.